Ogle Mountain Mine Promising Assay Report
J W Harless, a stockholder, returns from Fortland with an assay of Ogle Mountain crop pings claiming ore worth ten dollars per ton. He notes gold and silver, no lead, with many miners employed and a ten stamp mill, but road access and capital hinder development while thirty seven claims cover over 600 acres and investor interest grows.
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J. W. Harless
Ogle Mountain
Fortland
Harless
Ogle
Oregon City
Harlesa
Narrow escape as team overturns on Holcomb road
Mrs M C Sole and Mrs William Anderson narrowly escape death when a spirited team plunges near the Portland Plouring mill, the wagon overturning and Miss Sole thrown under it while Miss Anderson is dragged by the reins as bystanders rush to aid.
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M. C. Sole
Willam Anderson
Holcomb Road
Portland
Mrs. Sole
Mrs. Anderson
Runaway Team Halts on Main Street Injures Two Women
A runaway team on Main Street halted near the flouring mill where two women were assisted into the office. Both sustained bruises with Mrs. Sole suffering a badly crushed right arm. The wagon and team sustained little damage.
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Cident
Sawmill Contract Suit Seeks 3803 36 From Deets
Jacob Hrb sues H H Deets in county court claiming 3803 36 due on an unfilled contract for transferring a sawmill and planer. Deets sold to Levi Erb and D D Erb for 1000 with payments to be 400 and 225 and lumber later, but lumber payments not delivered. Levi and D D Erb allegedly transferred the debt to Jacob Erb. Dimick & Dimick represent the plaintiff.
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F. W. Greenman
Jacob Hrb
H. H. Deets
Lev Erb
D.D. Rs
Hubbard
Deetz
Hirbs
Levi
D. D. Erb
Jacob Erb
Dimick & Dimick
Spidell Acquitted in Center Assault Case
J W Spidell of Center was acquitted in justice court after a three minute jury deliberation on charges of assault and battery. Frank Warner and another Center resident accused him of beating them, with Dr H Mount noting a broken rib. Defense claimed self defense as provocation and noted Spidell wore rubber boots.
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J. W. Spidell
Center
Justice Court
Spidell
Frank Warner
H. Mount
Gao
Brownell
Harris
Warner
Divorce Case Instituted in Marshalltown Listed Facts
Divorce case filed alleging failure of marriage. The couple wed in Marshalltown Indiana on March 12 1905. The husband claims his wife deserted him in Spokane Washington on June 20 1905 without just cause.
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Pininata Alana
Marshalltown
Spokane
Wash
Prosperity Brings Congestion on Oregon City Rail Lines
Railways and docks in Oregon City are overwhelmed by bumper crops, with hops hay and oats awaiting shipment. Portland buyers aggressively seek local hay driving prices up as car shortages and a looming ship may worsen the bottleneck. The recent storm could further depress freight traffic, though the full impact remains uncertain.
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Oregon City
Portland
Famous Cherry Tree on Masonic Site Is Cut Down
Oregon City mourns as a historic cherry tree planted in 1850 by Dr Forbes Barclay on Martin Street near the future Masonic building is felled. Residents recall it as the largest oldest of its kind in the state and watch as the woodman removes limb after limb.
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Inet
Matin Street
Forbes Barclay
Mra W E. Pratt
Oregon City
Hmb
Potatoes at Center of Oregon City Property Suit
A summons issued for P. Marley versus Charles N. Wait to settle title to property in Oregon City. Richard W. Montague represents the plaintiff. A second summons in a separate suit by Joseph Birrer against Kar Frookman seeks $230 and costs, claimed as value of 280 sacks of potatoes. The dispute traces to a 1904 land lease in Clackamas County requiring rent in potatoes with a yield share. Birrer alleges under planting and rental terms, Walt planted three acres yearly and gave one third of yield, but Birrer claims only twenty sacks received. Birrer values the remaining potatoes at $246 and sues through Frank Schlegel.
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Sheriff Beath
P. Marley
Charles N. Wait
Oregon City
Richard W. Montague
Sheriff Beatlie
Joseph Birrer
Karfrookman
Walt
Clackamas County
Dirrer
Birrer
I18
Frank Schlegel
Divorce Suit Filed by Mary J McCauley Against Charles M McCauley
Mary J McCauley files for divorce citing cruel and inhuman treatment since their 1900 marriage in St Helens Oregon. She seeks alimony of ten dollars per month and custody of their two children with visiting rights as needed. Charles McCauley accused of neglect and irresponsibility.
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Wag
Willy
Mary J. McCauley
Charles M. McCauley
Wienna
Delta
Bt Helens
Crop reports flag potato tins setback in Cleckamas county
Reports from Cleckamas county indicate the potato crop tins suffered a severe setback in many pieces during the recent period. The scattered notices note widespread damage affecting yield expectations and storage concerns across multiple townships.
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Cleckamas County
Winter Frost Ravages Potatoes and Wheat in Barns
The cold spell damaged stored potatoes with little protection and ruined fall wheat due to moisture at cold onset. Losses to the potato crop are estimated in the thousands, with significant reseeding likely for wheat in many areas.
Electric Improvements Bring New Cycle Power Motors
Portland General Bleetile company shut off power Saturday to install new bicycle power motors replacing the old cycle system. The change allows merchants to use any electric light and indoor fire lights plus the Nernst light, with electric fans usable in warm weather, signaling progress in Oregon City.
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Portland General Bleetile Company
Portland
Oregon City
Two New Stores Indicate Local Economic Growth
Merchants from outside the city eye expansion here as two new ventures launch. The Union Tea and Coffee store of Seattle will open a Williams Building branch led by Mr Parks, while I G Thomson on Main Street plans a branch on Upper Seventh Street to serve the northern trade.
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Union Tea and Coffee Store
Seattle
Williams Building
Parks
I. G. Thomson
Main Street
Upper Seventh Street
City Teachers Plan Reception for Visiting School Staff
The school teachers and principals of the city announce a reception for visiting teachers in Knapp's Hall Wednesday night February 8. The program will include music and a luncheon served by city teachers. At least 200 out of town teachers are expected to attend.
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Ruh
Amid
Knapp
Two New Banks in Oregon City
Oregon City will see two new banks, a What National Bank replacing the Commercial Bank and a Security Savings Bank planned by HLS Myers and partners. The What National Bank will start around March with D C Latourette as president and F J Meyer as cashier. The Security Savings Bank can open branches and vaults with capitalization of 5000.
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Latourettes
National Myers Bros. Start Savings Bank
What National Bank
Oregon City
Commercial Bank of
Marcel
First National Bank
D. CG. Latourette
F. J. Meyer
Ay. D. Latourette
D. D
D. ©. Latourette
Pice
Elere
Security Savings Bank of
HLS. Myers
Fr. N. Myers
M. GB. Myers
San Francisco
Bank of Oregon City
Commercial Bank of Oregon
Generators Damaged After Portland Storm Outages
Generators at Station B Portland General Electric Co suffer outages after a storm. Three of fourteen units are down with one heavily burned, another damaged, and one out of commission. Fuses feeders and a cable also need replacement, raising repair costs.
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Portland General Electric Co
Portland
Successful Market Sale Held by Local Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid Society of the Congregational church met at Mrs. Charles Albricht’s home on Wednesday. They set the next Work Day to be held in the church parlor. The group began market sales last year and profits for the year were reported as over a placeholder amount. ten members attended.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Congregational Church
Charles Albricht
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Frank Busch
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